Extend the sweetness of the Christmas holiday when you use these leftover Christmas candy recipes! Christmas goes by so fast. If you’re lucky enough you may find a few bowls and stockings full of leftover sweets. Sure, you could just eat the candies one by one. But why do that when you can transform… [read more]

When he was about 15 months old we found out that Big Brother (now almost 7) was allergic to nuts…among other things. Because we have so many food allergies and sensitivities in our house we are on a never ending quest for delicious foods to substitute for our once favorite sweets, treats, and meals. In… [read more]

Are you attending any Halloween party’s this year and need to take a treat? I made these chocolate covered pretzel Jack-o’-Lanterns one night while I was waiting for my husband to come home from work but they were so easy and fun to make that your kids would love to help out! I took them to a family… [read more]

Now this activity may not be suitable for everyone. It may result in hyper kids bouncing off the walls but it may also result in tons of fun, giggling, crazy, wild entertainment and fun memories for you and your cute little kiddos. And before I begin I have to admit that I am one that limits… [read more]

A couple of months ago while enjoying a nice girls weekend my daughter and I stopped to get a caramel apple while doing some shopping. My daughter had never had one before and needless to say she is absolutely obsessed with them now! So my sister and I thought it would be fun to make… [read more]

When we got married 7 years ago I had a few bridal showers with family and friends. At one of my showers a couple of my cousins gave us an ice cream maker and some recipes to go along with it. Now would you believe that in 7 years of marriage we never made homemade… [read more]

Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day, too) are right around the corner. Chocolate is one of the top gifts for moms on Mother’s Day. If you planning on gifting chocolate for Mother’s Day just keep in mind that if you want your mom to really know how much you care you’d better get her the good… [read more]

Does anyone have a hard time getting their daily calcium intake in a day? Or getting your kids to get enough calcium in their diet? Well, Kraft has come up with a granola bar that combines real milk with whole grain granola and other tasty and nutritious ingredients like fruit or roasted nuts, while providing the same… [read more]

We recently had a new baby, and we have such generous neighbors that we had a bunch of meals brought into the house. It seemed that with every meal they also brought desser–which is a big deal in our house. Not that I don’t like dessert (because I really do!), it’s just that my kids… [read more]

They do say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. So when your husband (or significant other) “surprises” you with a bouquet of roses for Valentine’s day wouldn’t it be nice to have a delicious Valentine’s cookie bouquet waiting for him? Here is what you’ll need: Oreos–Make sure you get Double… [read more]

How about a yummy Super Bowl treat? This delicious cinnamon caramel corn would also make a wonderful treat for your special valentine. The preparation process is easy but moderately time intensive. I prefer making this in the evening, after the boys are in bed. And, let me tell you, the time you put into making… [read more]

Are you a chocolate lover? Most people I’ve met are. Surprisingly, I’m not. I mean, I like chocolate, but I just don’t savor and appreciate it the way some people do. When it comes to cravings I’m a lover of spicy, salty snacks. I decided, however, for the sake of women and mother’s everywhere, to… [read more]

I'm mom to three, wife to one, sister to 11, and aunt to many. We are an Air Force family currently living in Bossier City, Louisiana. I have a Bachelor of Science in Marriage, Family, and Human Development. I love to play with my crazy boys, travel, cook, and eat ethnic foods! Come join me on our Oh, So Savvy adventure!
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